Salina Presbyterian Manor
APRIL 2020
Safety update Presbyterian Manor Families of Residents, and Visitors,
The Rev. Kent Happel used a makeshift font to perform the baptism of Finnley Grace Duncan in the Presbyterian Manor chapel.
Four generations celebrate a baptism at Salina Presbyterian Manor In January, an infant baptism took place in the chapel of Salina Presbyterian Manor.
Residents Donald and Dannie Tillberg were present to welcome their great-granddaughter, Finnley Grace, into the baptismal covenant. “Some pastors don’t like doing baptisms outside of church,” said Chaplain Mary Bridges, who helped organize the special service. “But to be able to have the family there is the most important thing. And it’s a close-knit family; grandma and grandpa are really important.” It was the first baptism in a senior living community for the Rev. Kent Happel of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Tillbergs’ longtime congregation. BAPTISM - continued on page 5
Keeping our residents and staff healthy is a top priority for PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica). We fully understand health care workers and seniors are at a higher risk of experiencing serious infections, so our staff members are doing their very best to stay current on every change that is occurring in this rapidly changing environment. On March 13, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced strict in-person visitation guidelines for senior health care communities. All PMMA communities are enforcing limited access for in-person visitation. Limited Access means all visits to the community must be rescheduled except in case of endof-life situations per the March 13 guidelines released by CMS. COVID-19 - continued on page 6
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